Christine Nguyen
College and MBA admissions counselor and current Wharton MBA student
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysMBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Magna cum laude graduate, Washington University in St. Louis; MBA student, Wharton/Lauder |
Christine Nguyen is an admissions counselor who helps students with college and MBA applications. She is a current Wharton MBA/Lauder student. Before business school she spent four years as a management consultant at Oliver Wyman. She won offers from Wharton/Lauder, Kellogg and Booth, with scholarship support. She is a first-generation college graduate from Oklahoma, so she knows the process without a family guide. She helps students build a clear story behind their résumé.
What Christine helps with
Christine helps students who are new to the admissions process and want clear, practical advice. She works on the story behind an application and on whether a student is competitive.
- Building a college list
- Getting past a blank college essay
- Evaluating MBA programs
- Judging whether you are competitive for a school
- Telling the story behind your résumé
- Navigating admissions as a first-generation applicant
- Preparing for consulting recruiting
Who Christine works with
Christine works with college applicants and MBA applicants. Many of her clients are going through the admissions process for the first time. She also helps students who feel unsure about how competitive they are.
Background and qualifications
Christine graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a 3.9+ GPA. She then spent four years at Oliver Wyman as a management consultant. There she also mentored students and early-career professionals. She applied to business school herself and received offers from Wharton/Lauder, Kellogg and Booth, with scholarship support. She is now a Wharton MBA/Lauder student. She grew up in Oklahoma as a first-generation college student and learned the admissions process through trial and error and help from mentors.
Christine Nguyen pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions coaching
- MBA admissions coaching
- Messaging with Christine before you start
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The CoachVouch take
A current Wharton MBA/Lauder student and former Oliver Wyman consultant who is also a first-generation college graduate.
Best for first-time applicants to college or MBA programs who want candid, practical guidance.
Common questions
How much does Christine Nguyen charge?
Coaching with Christine runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Christine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Christine Nguyen help with?
Christine Nguyen helps with building a college list, getting past a blank college essay, evaluating MBA programs and judging whether you are competitive for a school.
Is Christine Nguyen certified?
Christine Nguyen lists: Magna cum laude graduate, Washington University in St. Louis; MBA student, Wharton/Lauder.
Does Christine help with both college and MBA applications?
Yes. She coaches students on college admissions and on MBA admissions.
Can I talk to Christine before I get started?
Yes. You can send her a message before you start working together.
How do I contact Christine Nguyen?
Send Christine a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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